Frank Lampard has been opening up on finding the positives in his life after he was sacked as Chelsea FC manager.
The 42-year-old former professional footballer and wife Christine welcomed their second child, Freddie in March this year, just weeks after he was let go by the London club.
But Lampard admits losing his job wasn't all bad as it enabled him to spend more time with his family. As well as daughter Patricia and son Freddie, he is also a dad to Luna and Isla, from his former marriage with Elen Rivas.
In an interview for the Daily Mail with cousin and former professional footballer turned pundit Jamie Redknapp, Lampard said he's been looking at the positives rather than the negatives.
He said: "My son, Freddie, was born two months ago. I've been able to enjoy that and being at home with my girls. Certainly a managerial career means much more sacrifice than as a player.
"For instance, Patricia was born when I was manager at Derby and I was engrossed in my work. Being there this time has been the big positive. The other positive is reflection. I've spoken to some top managers over the last few months.
"All of them, first and foremost, said: 'You're not a manager until you've been sacked.' It was a hit, but then I started the reflection process. I didn't want to sit at home and throw blame elsewhere. It was more: 'What can I do better?"
Frank admits he hide away at home after the news of his sacking emerged but soon got a confidence boost when he chatted to some locals.
"The minute the news came out, there were 10 photographers plotted up over the road from where we live, so it wasn't the easiest to leave the house. But I got incredible messages from some of the biggest names in football and I got emotional messages from some of the players.
"For the first week I kept my head down, staying home, spending time with the family.
"But the minute I got out, there were cabbies and Chelsea fans in the streets who gave me a real lift because of how they were with me."
Christine and Frank announced the arrival of baby Freddie in March on social media with the caption: " " Let us introduce you to our newest addition... Frederick (Freddie) George Lampard! We are completely in love @franklampard."
